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Cub Cadet 147 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2145
Verdict: Cub Cadet 147 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2145
The Cub Cadet 147 and the Cub Cadet HDS 2145 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Cub Cadet HDS 2145 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet HDS 2145 is the newer design (1994 vs 1969). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
31.27 ciReference
23.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 83 mmReference
84 x 70 mmReference
Power
10.4 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
6:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Idle RPM
1000-3800Reference
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Torque
31.9 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2200Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion H-10Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.889 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
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Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
0.9 LReference
Power (gross)
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10.4 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
IH Hy-TranReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Clutch
mechanical dry discReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
3600Reference
pulleyReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
335 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
20x9-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
20x9-8Reference
Length
162 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
129 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
100 cmReference
106 cmReference
Shipping weight
335 kgReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Front tread
68 cmReference
76 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
69 cmReference
Cub Cadet 147 attachments
147 Serial Number Location
147 Serial Numbers
1969
316816Reference
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1970
322858Reference
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1971
373301Reference
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Final
400000Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
2140
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gearReference
2165
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hydrostaticReference
Cub Cadet 2145 attachments
2145 Serial Number Location
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.